The Nikki Glaser Podcast - Introducing: United States of Kennedy

Episode Date: July 2, 2025

Hello, Nikki Glaser Fans! We want to share a new show you might like, United States of Kennedy.  About the show: United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story. Listen here and subscribe to United States of Kennedy on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only one family has had a member in office since 1947. One family has shaped American history decade after decade. That's the Kennedy family. But who really are the Kennedys? What's behind the beautiful faces and facades? And why can't we ever get enough of them? enough of it. Kennedy and the First Lady ventured from the White House. January 1961, the new president and his first lady emerged from the White House.

And a new era begins in Washington, known as the Age of Camelot. We are broadcasting this morning the announcement of Democratic Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York that he will be a candidate for the presidency. So who was that guy getting so much attention from the media this morning? By George? That was John, as in John F. Kennedy Jr. I'm George Saveris.

I'm a comedian and writer, a former editor at Gawker, and the host of Stradio Lab. And I'm Lyra Smith. I'm a podcaster, and I've worked on shows like S-Town, This American Life, and The Dream. And we're the hosts of United States of Kennedy, a new show all about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. There was one set of rules for the Kennedys and one set of rules for everyone else. Carolyn, the set probably suffered for not having Jackie around as a sort of guide or like an entree.

And even just like opening the door to that Upper East Side society. What are you saying? Do you felt like you were living in a mystery wrapped inside a riddle wrapped inside the enigma? Yes! I just keep thinking Kennedy curse. Like this is our first interview. I know. Each week we'll dig into the Kennedy effect. Listen to United States of Kennedy

on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Happy birthday, Mr. President. Happy birthday to you.